i woke up early this morning with a new state of mind...

today is a good day.  first off, i slept for six hours straight.  i had to be at work at ten to 7, so it was somewhat nice to have to be up so early.  jetlag was my alarm clock!  after getting ready, i went down to the ediya for coffee.  and i ordered coffee.  in korean!  when i was leaving, the barista asked me, 'ybm teacher?' and i said yes.  keep said girl in mind...

work was quite easy today, just observing five classes.  i took lunch with a fellow teacher.  we went to a korean place near our hotel and i must say, it was the most unique experience.  these koreans have their act together.  my friend said something in korean about how i dont eat meat, we sat down, and within two minutes, we had four side dishes, two bowls of rice, and two steaming pots of korean stew.  when one is sick, eat korean food.  it is full of chili pepper and garlic, my two best friends.  i had this tofu stew with a cooked egg, all floating together in a bright red chili broth.  we were in and out within twenty minutes.  the food is so good that one cannot just eat slowly.  you mow it down and then move on.  we walked a bit and found some pastries, not quite french, but pastries, nonetheless.  there is a very unique french influence here.  i have yet to find french-town, though.

i observed my last class and i must say, there are several very cute british-english speaking males at my school, one of whom i observed.  i think these will be some fun chaps to have as coworkers.

i may have found an apartment.  one of the chaps is leaving in ten or so days, so i might be able to get some fully-furnished digs.  i go to check it out tomorrow.  i hope i will love it and decide that it will be my new home.

i left school a bit ago, threw on my ipod, and strolled home.  as i passed by the ediya coffee, my barista saw me, smiled, and gave a little bow.  i smiled and waved.  i have a pseudo-friend.  baller, yo.  it almost feels like paris, in that i can walk across the street and have someone recognize my english speaking face.  now if only i can find a cute french boulanger...